Starting your real estate career isn’t just about passing the test and grabbing a license... it comes with real out-of-pocket costs that nobody really warns you about. From board dues, MLS fees, lockbox access, and brokerage splits to marketing, business cards, headshots, and even the gas you’ll burn driving to showings. You start to feel like an ATM! Many new agents are shocked to learn that the true start-up cost can run into the thousands before you even close your first deal. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes financially to get started in real estate, so you know exactly what to expect (and how to prepare) before diving in.